Run 50 Miles in January
Ready for a brand-new fitness challenge this New Year? Sign up to Run 50 Miles in January.
Completing 50 miles in a month sounds like a lot but you can complete the challenge however you like – whether that’s a few miles a day or by saving up your miles for an epic weekend run. Put in the miles at the gym, at the park or on a run around town, it’s up to you!
Take part to support our Armed Forces community.
Follow the simple steps below:
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Join the Run 50 Miles in January Facebook group
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Register for your FREE t-shirt and to set up your fundraising page on Facebook
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Share your page with friends and family
Your fundraising could help provide emergency accommodation for a veteran in need, food vouchers for a family facing financial hardship, or training for Admiral nurses to provide specialist support and care for a veteran living with dementia.
What’s included?
Membership to a dedicated Facebook group where you’ll find encouragement and support throughout the challenge from an amazing online community
A FREE Poppy Run t-shirt when you register
A mile tracker, sponsorship form and totaliser poster in your registration pack
An RBL Poppy Run medal when you hit £150 in fundraising
FAQs
How do I get started?
How do I fundraise?
How do I find my Facebook fundraising page?
Can I use JustGiving to fundraise?
We recommend using Facebook to fundraise for this challenge. But if you do need an alternative, you can fundraise by setting Run 50 miles in January fundraiser here.
Whatever tool you choose to fundraise with, don’t forget to join our supportive Facebook group!
Can I be sponsored by someone who is not on Facebook?
How should I track my miles?
Is there a Strava group for the challenge?
I’m not able to complete 50 miles, can I still take part?
How will my fundraising make a difference?
Is there a minimum fundraising amount?
How do I claim my free Poppy Run t-shirt?
How do I qualify for an RBL Poppy Run medal?
Can I have some ideas to help get started with my fundraising?
The first thing to do to get going with your fundraising is to set up a Facebook fundraiser here. Then share the link to your fundraiser on your Facebook, Instagram or any other social media accounts you have.
Take a selfie in your challenge Poppy Run t-shirt when it arrives and share your fundraising page again to show everyone that you’re ready to take on your 50 miles.
Throughout January make sure you keep your friends and family updated with how your challenge is going, take some photos out on your runs and share why you’ve chosen to fundraise for RBL.
What fundraising resources are available to me?
How long will my fundraising page stay open for?